Two Words. Roller. Coaster.

"Pull the bar in front of you until it is snug on your lap. Please remove any hats and keep your arms and legs inside the car at all times. Enjoy the ride."

Our lives have been on a roller coaster the past week and a half. A week ago Saturday, my wife and I took a pregnancy test. Actually, two. Why two you ask? Because the first one had a line. Were we freaked out? Maybe a little. Actually...A LOT!

We went throught the "do we tell people or wait?" phase. We went through the "the doctor won't see us until when?" phase. We went through the "what are we going to name him/her?...no not 'Peter'" phase. We went through the "joyous time with our family and friends (after their shock)" phase. It finally sunk in...our bodies still work. We were going to be parents...again. (You should have seen the look on Cayce and Kyle's faces.)

Just as the roller coaster reached the apex of it's climb...it sped down the incline at a rapid rate. The day after we broke the news to our best friends...the phone rings in my office. It is my wife. After hearing the symptoms...we head for the doctor. Three hours and a blood test later, our good friend, Dr. Martin, tells Jen that God just wants us to enjoy our two children for a while. Just that quick, he has taken the new one home. More phone calls. More unknown feelings. More prayers.

My wife is amazing. She is stronger than I could ever be. She is tougher than nails and will bounce back better than ever. Our kids were incredible as they heard the news. All they cared about was if Mommy was going to be okay. They know that God has a plan for our family and this is part of that plan. Our friends and family were unbelievable. They give us support without even trying. And God is...well God. There are no words to describe him. He is powerful and in control. He is caring and knows what is best. He is big and strong and alive. We couldn't do this without him. Thank you God for all that you have blessed us with. Our family, our friends and each other. Please take care of our little baby that was the size of a pinhead. God, you are the best.

"Thank you for riding our newest roller coaster. The ride is now complete. Please exit the car to your left and continue down the ramp to the rest of your life."